Make : MACK | Model : CH | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20030401 - 20031130 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V456000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041001 | Date Received by ODI: 20040920 | Date Added to Database: 20040921 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0289 | ||
Component: STEERING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4959 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MADE OF INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL, WHICH HAS LED TO BOLT FAILURES. THIS INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF A STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES. NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |